Thousands of Lord Shiva devotees and Kanwariyas gathered at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to collect holy water from the Ganga for the annual Kanwar Yatra. The gathering comes during the sacred month of Shravan, as devotees prepare to carry the holy water to Shiva temples as part of the pilgrimage. (PICS/PTI)

The holy month of Shravan is being observed with devotion across India, with devotees visiting Shiva temples, performing traditional rituals and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. The festive spirit is also visible through the annual Kanwar Yatra, as saffron-clad devotees carry holy Ganga water during the sacred month. (PICS/PTI)